Synonyms of interrupting

interrupting

verb

present participle of interrupt

as in intruding

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intruding
• bothering
• adding
• interposing
• cutting in
• breaking in
• chipping in
• contributing
• chiming in
• putting in
• horning in
• barging (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interrupting

The objective is to preserve access while reducing disruption and ensuring that information does not depend on a handful of employees who are most comfortable interrupting the boss. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The collaboration fit with the organization’s larger programming, a holistic approach to interrupting violence that spans anything from conflict resolution and counseling to job training, according to Javon Grimes, a life coach at CRED. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Even Deramas himself makes an appearance near the film’s coda, in which the director bristles at Ina for interrupting his shooting set. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

Deep drawers provide plenty of storage without interrupting the freestanding vanity’s dresser-like silhouette. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026

That means looking at whether the technology is effective enough to justify interrupting someone’s right to move freely and their right to privacy. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

JetBlue personnel allegedly found Lackey asleep aboard the plane, and he was arrested on charges of burglary, criminal mischief and interrupting critical infrastructure. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Olyphant, who has a history of interrupting introductions on the NBC late-night program, did so again on Thursday. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Simplify the checklist, confirm the visit, or fix the household detail that keeps interrupting your focus. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026